Interesting to see Aslib is running a course on Information Literacy on 10^th May, directed by David Bawden (see http://www.aslib.com/training/4/18.html)

 

Extract from the blurb

Why you should attend:

Information literacy is a hot topic in the information world, having been described as the key to the information society. It is widely taught in schools, colleges and universities, and is increasingly being regarded as an important competence in business and industry.

Library/information workers have a great deal to contribute in developing information literacy in their organisations, both by example, and by participating in teaching, training and resource development.

This course gives both a thorough understanding of the concepts, and practical skills for developing and promoting information literacy, so that participants will be able to take the lead in this area within their organisation.

 

 

 

Sheila Corrall

Professor of Librarianship & Information Management

Head Library Management & Public Policy Research Area

The University of Sheffield

Department of Information Studies

Regent Court,  211 Portobello Street

Sheffield   S1 4DP   United Kingdom

 

Tel  +44 (0)114 222 2632

Fax  +44 (0)114 278 0300

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www.shef.ac.uk/is/research/limrg.html